What Not to Include on Your Nanny Profile

10 Things That Aren’t Appropriate for a Nanny Profile by NannyJobs.org Although nanny web sites are a convenient way to apply for nanny jobs there are many safety concerns when using the Internet to find a job. You don’t want to provide too much personal information online. Always remember that when using a nanny web […]

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Do Parents Prefer to Hire Younger or Older Nannies?

photo from aupair-grandmas.com Is There Age Discrimination for Nannies Looking for Jobs? Whether the age of a nanny candidate effects their chance of getting a nanny job is a topic I try to avoid because I abhor stereotypes of people of different ages in the workplace. But, recently a nanny friend did mention to me […]

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Summer Book Reviews by Kids for Kids

Big Nate What Could Possibly Go Wrong? by Lincoln Peirce Review by Myles, 9-years-old My favorite book series is the Big Nate series by Lincoln Peirce. My favorite book in the series is Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?I read it this summer and I highly recommend it for other kids about seven- to […]

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Being the Best Nanny: Are You Arrogant or Humble?

Keeping Your Humility in Check Our monthly to-do list this month is to be positive. Your attitude directly effects your job performance and we listed ways to help you keep a positive outlook about your job. Sadly, I’ve noticed on some Facebook nanny groups a handful of caregivers not only think their opinions are more […]

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Could You Work for Parents That Spank Their Kids?

Spanking Batters Kids’ Mental Health: Study Thirty-two countries prohibit physical punishment of children by parents or caregivers, but the practice is legal in the United States and Canada… yet nearly 80 percent of preschool children in the United States are spanked. MSN reports that a study shows spanking increases odd children will develop mental health […]

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10 Signs You Hired the Right Nanny

How Do You Show the Parents You Love Your Nanny or Au Pair Job?Guest post by Hire a Nanny You’ve made the decision to hire your nanny and it’s her first real day on the job. As you prepare to warmly welcome her into your home and your family, your mind is flooded with questions. […]

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Fireworks and Kids: Reactions May Vary

Are the Kids You Care For Afriad of Fireworks? By indystar , click here for article Fireworks are one of the community events that go hand in hand with Fourth of July. Knowing how your child is likely to react based on their dominant sense, can help make the event smooth and memorable. Tactile children will […]

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Favorite 4th of July Dessert

American Flag Jell-O Mold What kid doesn’t love Jell-O? Using the flag Jell-O mold (see how to purchase below) you can make this fun dessert for the kids today so they can enjoy it tomorrow for the 4th of July. 1. Add 1-1/2 cups boiling water to dry berry blue gelatin mix in medium bowl. Stir […]

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5 Thing You Positively Must Do in July

Monthly To-Do List 1. If you want to keep your job, or find a job you must maintain a positive attitude. Adopt, accentuate, and exude a positive attitude. Being positive with yourself, the kids, and parents helps get positive results. 2. Avoid negativity as much as possible. Stay away from negative web sites, negative people, […]

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Latex Free Sports-Themed Bandages

Products Nannies Love Bumps and boo-boos are a basic part of growing up, but a child’s healing bandage can be anything but basic thanks to Sports Shield and its newest kid-themed adhesive strips they’ll be proud to wear.   Created by the Jolly Group,who entered the first aid/wound care industry in 1995, Sports Shield Brand is […]

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